Haley Wolf

[Gus Corsair 2027 OL @gus_corsair]

#AGTG SCO Ducks!! 🦆🦆🦆

[Haley Wolf @HaleyWolf10]

Way to go, Kenlee! Proud of ya!

[Kansas Sports Central @KSSCentral]

❗️WE HAVE A TIE❗️

Bella Bouddhara of Andover & Jenna Schmeidler of Hays are the 2026 Kansas Sports Central 5A Girls Basketball Players of the Year 🏆

[Taylor Eldridge @tayloreldridge]

Introducing the Wichita Eagle's all-class girls basketball teams for the 2025-26 season.

This list is an attempt to recognize the best talent from every classification in Kansas high school basketball.

https://t.co/3pVyJsncsv

[KSHSAA @KSHSAA]

2026 KSHSAA Covered Girls All-Class Teams

#KSHSAACovered x @CapFed

https://t.co/FHMCx6AHOE

[Haley Wolf @HaleyWolf10]

Congrats Jenna!

[Sports in Kansas @sportsinkansas]

2026 Sports in Kansas 5A Girls 🏀 Player of the Year: Jenna Schmeidler, Hays

While some may tend to overlook Western Kansas basketball, Sports in Kansas doesn’t. Over the last four years, three players from the region have cracked our Top 5 All-Classes lists, Taryn Sides, Talexa Weeter and now Jenna Schmeidler, who does it as just a sophomore.

Schmeidler led Hays to one of its best seasons in decades, including a trip to the state championship game and a one-point finish from a title. She delivered in big moments all season, including a 33-point performance in the state semifinals against Shawnee Heights.

The 5’7 guard averaged 19.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.5 steals per game while setting a school record with 537 points. She shot 44 percent from three and an incredible 93 percent from the free throw line, numbers that may have ranked among the best in the state.

“We had an incredible season and accomplished many goals,” Schmeidler said. “We went undefeated in our conference and made another trip to the state tournament and had our best finish since 1995. We’re looking forward to making another run next season.”

Schmeidler has already built an impressive resume early in her career, leading Hays to a 47-3 record over two seasons with back-to-back undefeated WAC titles and state tournament appearances. She is a two-time WAC Player of the Year and has consistently delivered on the biggest stages.

“Over the last four years, we’ve had multiple players from Western Kansas prove they belong at the highest level,” said Chet Kuplen of Sports in Kansas. “Jenna Schmeidler is next, and to be doing this as a sophomore makes it even more impressive.”

Playing for head coach Len Melvin, who was the 2025 Sports in Kansas 5A Coach of the Year, Schmeidler has helped elevate the Hays program to new heights.

With her production, efficiency and ability to take over games, Schmeidler established herself as one of the top players in Kansas this season, regardless of class, and one of the brightest young stars in the state.

#sportsinkansas
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Congrats to Jenna Schmeidler on 5A POY & Top
5 selection! The PIT is a proud supporter of athletes in Hays and the surrounding area!

[Haley Wolf @HaleyWolf10]

Very deserving!

[KSHSAA @KSHSAA]

KSHSAA Covered Girls All-State Top 15

#KSHSAACovered x @CapFed

https://t.co/ViuxU2oBDS

[Haley Wolf @HaleyWolf10]

Congrats Jenna!

[Sports in Kansas @sportsinkansas]

Introducing the Sports in Kansas 2026 Girls Top 5 Basketball Team #sportsinkansas

Eve Long, Olathe South, 6’3”, Jr.
Jenna Schmeidler, Hays, 5’7”, Soph.
Jakayla Davis, Colgan, 5’6”, Sr.
Kaylin Hanni, Silver Lake, 5’7”, Sr.
Arika Feldman, Little River, 6’2”, Sr.
Asia Lee, Olathe North, 5’10”, Sr.

Presented by Mammoth Watco B&D Buildings Nex-Tech Wireless Lewis Automotive Group Channel Seed Landoll

Six selected due to a tie in voting.

[Hays High Lady Indian Basketball @Hays_Hoops]

Congrats to these young ladies on being named All Conference!

https://t.co/vx4qrTS9Hc

[Hays High Lady Indian Basketball @Hays_Hoops]

Even if we knew the result in advance, we’d do it over and over again with this bunch! Special young ladies, special families, special school and a special community. Thank you to everyone who supported us, we love you all!
#Together

[Hays High Lady Indian Basketball @Hays_Hoops]

Ticket Punched!
#Together

[Dustin Armbruster @Armbruster_D]

HAYS HIGH GIRLS ADVANCE!

(2) Hays (23-1) beats (7) Andover Central 55-37.

School record for wins in a season for the Indians

Jenna Schmeidler 16p
Zoe Winter 15p-14r - career high boards
Morgan Armbruster 11p
Molly Buckles 10p

Hays will be the #2 seed at state.

[Hays High Lady Indian Basketball @Hays_Hoops]

Regular Season Finished with a big road win in Great Bend!

Varsity 21-1 (8-0 WAC CHAMPS)

JV 12-1 (8-0 WAC CHAMPS)

C 9-1 (4-0 WAC CHAMPS)

Congrats also to Jenna Schmeidler for setting the school record most points scored in a season!

Love these girls!

#Together

[Hays High Lady Indian Basketball @Hays_Hoops]

Great night celebrating 6 awesome seniors! These girls have given so much to our program and it was such a blessing sending them out with a win! 2 more Big PROGRAM wins for a great group of young ladies!!

#Together

[Hays High Lady Indian Basketball @Hays_Hoops]

Girls earned one tonight against an excellent Standley Lake CO team! Back to Back at the Orange and Black!
#Together

[Hays High Lady Indian Basketball @Hays_Hoops]

Great weekend in Colby at the Orange and Black Classic! 3-0 against three very quality opponents.

Most Valuable Player
Jenna Schmeidler

All Tournament Team
Zoe Winter
Jenna Schmeidler

All Academic Team
Molly Buckles
Zoe Winter
Liz Cunningham
Rylen Harrington

#Together

[Hays High Lady Indian Basketball @Hays_Hoops]

Proud of our girls! They played hard and rebounded from a tough performance yesterday. Showed some grit and character! #Together

[Hays High Lady Indian Basketball @Hays_Hoops]

So proud of our girls and their effort against a really talented Manhattan team. Proud of this group!
-Back to Back Champs

-Molly Buckles All Academic Team

-Zoe Winter and Jenna Schmeidler All Tournament Team

-Jenna Schmeidler Most Outstanding Player

#Together

[Hays HS Athletics and Activities @HaysHighAD]

Back 2 Back Hays City Shootout out Champions!!!